Palestinians hurl stones at Israeli soldiers in Hebron protest over Pence visit
Clashes broke out in the West Bank city after demonstrators took to the streets to oppose the US Vice President's trip to Jerusalem.
Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron on 23 January 2018, hurling stones at troops during demonstrations against the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence to Jerusalem.
The unrest erupted after a protest against Pence's presence in the region, reflecting widespread Palestinian anger over the trip. Hebron, one of the West Bank's most volatile cities, was the scene of the most serious confrontations of the day.
The clashes underscored the tensions surrounding high-level American engagement in the region at a time of deep Palestinian frustration over US policy.
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